2026 Evenings of History: Ouray County Historical Society

The Ouray County Historical Society and Museum are hosting a series of events to celebrate Ouray's 150th birthday. The summer events, known as Evenings of History, feature a variety of topics related to the history of Ouray and the San Juans. From the founding of Ouray to the legacy of Thomas K. Walsh and the Ute Bands in Western Colorado, the events promise to be engaging and informative.TakeawaysOuray's 150th birthday celebrationHistorical Society's summer eventsChapters00:00 Introduction to Evenings of History05:21 Evenings of History: Gus Bogley and Ouray's Founding10:45 Fashionable Ouray and Women's Club31:04 The Living Legacy of Thomas K. Walsh39:21 Growing Up in the San Juans in the Late 1800s46:26 Trading, Raiding, and Bargaining: Ute Bands in Western Colorado